How much does a cook make in New York?
$43,000a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $20.67 an hour or $3,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.67
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,430Median: $43,000Highest 10%: $57,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 75th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $57,760 | $27.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $45,970 |
| New York, NY | $42,630 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,940 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 6. North Dakota | $44,190 |
| 7. Missouri | $43,990 |
| 8. Colorado | $43,490 |
| 9. New York | $43,000 |
| 10. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 11. California | $42,860 |
| 12. Montana | $42,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.67 ($43,000 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,000 against $37,690 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 9 of 33 states.
Which city in New York pays cooks the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $45,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.